A dogmatic belief in objective value is necessary to the very idea of a rule which is not tyranny or an obedience which is not slavery.
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You are certainly under the guidance of the Holy Ghost or you wouldn't have come where you now are.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that divine influence leads individuals to their current circumstances.
C. S. Lewis implies that the presence of the Holy Ghost serves as a guiding force in one's life. It suggests that if one has found themselves in a particular situation, it is because of a higher spiritual direction, encouraging reflection on the interconnectedness of faith and life experiences.
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In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a sermon to illustrate the influence of divine guidance in our lives.
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